We Are

Ignite

Ignite is organized by local professional leaders who have a passion and deep desire to eradicate domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. It is our belief that through education and awareness, we will forever change the current state of domestic violence and sexual assault in our local families.

Together, we believe we can create a safe and loving future for our local community.

The Sad Truth...

Domestic violence is nothing new. It’s happened for centuries, but one of the things that is disconcerting – domestic violence has become an everyday thing. It is on television, in magazines, it’s everywhere. It’s a common story now and many people don’t understand that it’s very dangerous and can actually lead to murder. Women always hope that love will change things, but abusers have to help themselves and most of them don’t know how to do that.

The Need is Real…
Right now the Ocala/Marion County Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center has 60 beds and every month they turn away 30 to 70 women and children because the center is at capacity.

The average stay at the shelter is 15 weeks but extensions are sometimes given. The goal of case managers working with each individual is to help them get into safe housing and, if needed, find employment.

The last few years seem to have generated more people seeking escape from domestic violence situations. Unfortunately not all of those individuals found a place to go.

Join Our Committee

We are always looking for like minded, dedicated Business Professionals from the Ocala Marion County area to join our fight against domestic violence and sexual assault in Marion County! Please …

Fear Should NOT Be a Way of Life.

2018 Ignite Fundraising

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In January 2017 Ignite held the first annual fundraising event to benefit the Ocala Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Center. During this inaugural event, Ignite raised $15,000 for the Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Center here in Ocala. In January 2018, with the help of our amazing community, we were to double that and raise $30,000 at our second annual fundraising event. We are very excited to announce our third annual event for the Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center on Thursday, March 14, 2019 11:30am – 1pm. We hope that you will join us!

Ocala Domestic Violence Center Reported That

Within Our Community in 2018:

13

Deaths from domestic violence in Marion County in 2018. There were 6 deaths in Marion County in 2017

575

rape victims called the hotline, only 68 rape exams were completed by staff at the DV/SA Center

334

Domestic Violence victims and their children received safe shelter and services at our local shelter